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@menavisualss The real story about the Caspian sea where more than six million Arab armies slaughtered there:
A piece of deleted history about the Jungles near Caspian sea is about the Arab warriors who killed there by Iranian army.
After death of Mohammad, the Caliph Abubakr attacked Iran👇🏼
A piece of deleted history about the Jungles near Caspian sea is about the Arab warriors who killed there by Iranian army.
After death of Mohammad, the Caliph Abubakr attacked Iran👇🏼
@menavisualss Around six million Arab armies from north Africa and the middle east was the army of Islam.
Iranians were only a commander and 72 soldiers who 33 of them were from India.
When Islam's army reached the Caspian sea, the brave Iranians beheaded all 6 million Arabs and 👇🏼
Iranians were only a commander and 72 soldiers who 33 of them were from India.
When Islam's army reached the Caspian sea, the brave Iranians beheaded all 6 million Arabs and 👇🏼
@menavisualss After defeating all of them because of the volume of corpses those 73 people had to bury them on the land.
To recycle ♻️ those corpses, Iranians put a seed of pine trees in each grave.
They called it "Cast to Pine". Because each corpse turned into a pine 🌲 tree.
👇🏼
To recycle ♻️ those corpses, Iranians put a seed of pine trees in each grave.
They called it "Cast to Pine". Because each corpse turned into a pine 🌲 tree.
👇🏼
🧵 When do silver shorts get into real trouble? (brainstorming, not financial advice) 🥈
1/ People keep asking: “At what price do shorts break?”
I don’t think it’s a single number. The real stress starts when paper can’t reliably source physical on time.
1/ People keep asking: “At what price do shorts break?”
I don’t think it’s a single number. The real stress starts when paper can’t reliably source physical on time.
2/ Two kinds of pain:
Mark-to-market pain (price up → margin/volatility).
Delivery pain (“No cash. Deliver metal.”).
Big players can often manage the first. The second is where things get messy.
Mark-to-market pain (price up → margin/volatility).
Delivery pain (“No cash. Deliver metal.”).
Big players can often manage the first. The second is where things get messy.
3/ Why the old “shorts die at $32 - $35 narrative didn’t play out:
Because the system likely had cushions:
cash incentives, OTC swaps/leasing, EFP-style routing, eligible→registered reclassification, and rolling behavior.
Because the system likely had cushions:
cash incentives, OTC swaps/leasing, EFP-style routing, eligible→registered reclassification, and rolling behavior.
Gas prices are down, but the energy price cap has gone up. Why are our energy bills going ever higher? A thread (1/n)
For context, we had the highest industrial electricity prices and second highest domestic prices in 2024 (source IEA/DESNZ) (2/n)
UK gas prices are are competitive compared to the EU, so the price of gas cannot explain why our electricity prices are so high. But European gas prices are much higher than US & Canada (3/n)
1/8 Great question from @SitsSteph
There are many ways of campaigning. I can only talk about what I feel comfortable doing. I have 3 general rules;
- be factually accurate
- try to be polite and not sound accusatory
- always offer solutions, as I think this is more productive.
There are many ways of campaigning. I can only talk about what I feel comfortable doing. I have 3 general rules;
- be factually accurate
- try to be polite and not sound accusatory
- always offer solutions, as I think this is more productive.
2/8 I predominantly write to institutions/media outlets/politicians etc, using official complaint procedures wherever possible. This means they have a specific formal complaint from an identifiable person, and pushes them to respond. (Ideal if you get them on a point of fact).
3/8 The responses aren’t always satisfactory (!!) but alongside the recent PHS engagement, I have had some successes. Among others, after formal complaints, the BBC removed one article entirely and substantially amended another.
🧵 Buy the Rumor. Watch Them Panic on the News.
1/
A wild rumor out of China just hit the silver world:
An AP supposedly stood for 400M oz of physical delivery.
Not paper. Not rollovers.
Actual metal. 🥈
Buy the rumor?
Stackers: We don’t sell the news.
A wild rumor out of China just hit the silver world:
An AP supposedly stood for 400M oz of physical delivery.
Not paper. Not rollovers.
Actual metal. 🥈
Buy the rumor?
Stackers: We don’t sell the news.
2/
If true, that single request equals:
• Entire COMEX “registered” x several times
• A quarter of global annual mine supply
• The total free-float physical market… gone in one bite
And suddenly COMEX goes dark, “technical issue.”
Funny timing, right?
If true, that single request equals:
• Entire COMEX “registered” x several times
• A quarter of global annual mine supply
• The total free-float physical market… gone in one bite
And suddenly COMEX goes dark, “technical issue.”
Funny timing, right?
Adeola Ajayi’s Stealthy Reforms: A New Era for the DSS, By Sufuyan Ojeifo of the theconclaveng
In the complex architecture of the Nigerian state, few institutions command as much mystique or scrutiny as the Department of State Services. For decades, the Service embodied both fear and fascination.
In the complex architecture of the Nigerian state, few institutions command as much mystique or scrutiny as the Department of State Services. For decades, the Service embodied both fear and fascination. It operated in the shadows yet sometimes erupted into public display in ways that startled citizens and unsettled democratic norms. It was formidable, but not always trusted. Capable, yet occasionally careless with its own legend. When Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi stepped in the saddle as Director General in August 2024, he inherited a powerful but conflicted institution that stood at a crossroads.
His response has been a revolution without cacophony. Neither proclaimed nor flamboyant, but steady, deliberate, and anchored in a profound understanding of what a modern intelligence organisation must represent in a democratic society. The reforms he has introduced mark one of the most important internal recalibrations in Nigeria’s security landscape at a time when the nation is facing considerable security challenges. This is the story of an institution gradually recovering its discipline, rediscovering its constitutional purpose, and repositioning itself as a pillar of national unity.
The most visible signal of Ajayi’s reformist agenda is the rebranding of the Service. The previous logo, associated with uniformed operatives holding weapons in a posture of muscular force, has been retired. In its place now stands an emblem that reflects civility, professionalism, and calm authority. The symbolism is unmistakable. The intelligence operative is reframed not as an agent of intimidation but as a guardian of the republic.
To be clear, this rebranding is a psychological and institutional reset. It represents a conscious effort to rebuild public trust and to align the Service’s identity with a more mature and democratic national security architecture. The new look tells citizens that the DSS is confident enough to appear approachable, yet disciplined enough to remain effective. It signals a service that is present but not intrusive, firm but not fearsome.
The change in identity is matched by a transformation in public communication. Under previous leaderships, the Service sometimes drifted into spirited public exchanges that eroded its myth of taciturn professionalism. A spokesperson would speak in a no holds barred manner, responding to criticism, correcting narratives, and engaging debates that inadvertently exposed the Service’s underbelly. The mystique essential to any intelligence organisation was frequently undermined.
To his credit, Ajayi has brought that era to an end. Communication today is measured, concise, and purposeful. The Service no longer joins issues. It no longer competes in the noisy marketplace of public opinion. Statements are rare, precise, and anchored strictly on matters of the utmost importance. Through this restraint, the DG has restored institutional poise. He has reminded the public that intelligence agencies communicate best through quiet results, not loud rebuttals. The DSS now speaks less, but carries more weight when it does.
Perhaps the most consequential transformation under Ajayi is his insistence on grounding the operations of the Service firmly within the ambit of the law. For an institution historically associated with decisiveness that is sometimes spilt beyond legal boundaries, this is a profound cultural shift. Today, actions are based on judicial pronouncements and supported by necessary court orders. Arrests, detentions, searches, and high-risk operations increasingly come with the protective frame of legal authorisation.
In the complex architecture of the Nigerian state, few institutions command as much mystique or scrutiny as the Department of State Services. For decades, the Service embodied both fear and fascination.
In the complex architecture of the Nigerian state, few institutions command as much mystique or scrutiny as the Department of State Services. For decades, the Service embodied both fear and fascination. It operated in the shadows yet sometimes erupted into public display in ways that startled citizens and unsettled democratic norms. It was formidable, but not always trusted. Capable, yet occasionally careless with its own legend. When Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi stepped in the saddle as Director General in August 2024, he inherited a powerful but conflicted institution that stood at a crossroads.
His response has been a revolution without cacophony. Neither proclaimed nor flamboyant, but steady, deliberate, and anchored in a profound understanding of what a modern intelligence organisation must represent in a democratic society. The reforms he has introduced mark one of the most important internal recalibrations in Nigeria’s security landscape at a time when the nation is facing considerable security challenges. This is the story of an institution gradually recovering its discipline, rediscovering its constitutional purpose, and repositioning itself as a pillar of national unity.
The most visible signal of Ajayi’s reformist agenda is the rebranding of the Service. The previous logo, associated with uniformed operatives holding weapons in a posture of muscular force, has been retired. In its place now stands an emblem that reflects civility, professionalism, and calm authority. The symbolism is unmistakable. The intelligence operative is reframed not as an agent of intimidation but as a guardian of the republic.
To be clear, this rebranding is a psychological and institutional reset. It represents a conscious effort to rebuild public trust and to align the Service’s identity with a more mature and democratic national security architecture. The new look tells citizens that the DSS is confident enough to appear approachable, yet disciplined enough to remain effective. It signals a service that is present but not intrusive, firm but not fearsome.
The change in identity is matched by a transformation in public communication. Under previous leaderships, the Service sometimes drifted into spirited public exchanges that eroded its myth of taciturn professionalism. A spokesperson would speak in a no holds barred manner, responding to criticism, correcting narratives, and engaging debates that inadvertently exposed the Service’s underbelly. The mystique essential to any intelligence organisation was frequently undermined.
To his credit, Ajayi has brought that era to an end. Communication today is measured, concise, and purposeful. The Service no longer joins issues. It no longer competes in the noisy marketplace of public opinion. Statements are rare, precise, and anchored strictly on matters of the utmost importance. Through this restraint, the DG has restored institutional poise. He has reminded the public that intelligence agencies communicate best through quiet results, not loud rebuttals. The DSS now speaks less, but carries more weight when it does.
Perhaps the most consequential transformation under Ajayi is his insistence on grounding the operations of the Service firmly within the ambit of the law. For an institution historically associated with decisiveness that is sometimes spilt beyond legal boundaries, this is a profound cultural shift. Today, actions are based on judicial pronouncements and supported by necessary court orders. Arrests, detentions, searches, and high-risk operations increasingly come with the protective frame of legal authorisation.
This approach has removed the garb of impunity that observers once associated with the DSS. It has also strengthened the institution by shielding operatives from political accusations and operational disputes. Judicial backing provides clarity, credibility, and constitutional maturity. It reinforces the idea that intelligence agencies in a democracy are guardians of rights as well as guardians of the state.
One of DSS’ new logos: intentional rebranding
Beyond legality, Ajayi has introduced a rare element of humanity into the core of intelligence work. He has initiated mechanisms to review cases of unjust detention and correct historical wrongs. Several individuals who were held for extended periods without sustainable evidence have been released, compensated, and, in some instances, given support for medical care. The stories of Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor, the Abuja businesswoman Chineze Ozoadibe, and the Jos businessman whose court awarded damages were doubled on Ajayi’s directive, have resonated across the country.
These examples show a DG who recognises that security institutions gain legitimacy not only through strength but also through fairness. By acknowledging fallibility and restoring dignity, he has helped reposition the DSS as an institution committed to justice. This is a form of nation building that operates without theatre but with power nonetheless. It mends the psychological distance between the state and its citizens.
Operational cooperation is another cornerstone of Ajayi’s reforms. In an era where criminal enterprises evolve rapidly, no agency can operate effectively in isolation. On his watch, the DSS has deepened interagency collaboration with the military, the police, and specialised security formations across the federation. Joint operations have uncovered terror cells, disrupted bandit networks, and weakened kidnapping syndicates that operate across porous borders and difficult terrains. The Service has become a bridge for intelligence integration, coordinating the flow of information that shapes successful national security responses.
In this symphony of national protection, Ajayi has positioned the DSS as a conductor working in harmony with others. This shift acknowledges that Nigeria’s security challenges require collective strength rather than institutional silos.
It must be acknowledged that no reform can endure without investment in the people who carry it. Recognising this, Ajayi has prioritised staff members’ welfare on a scale unseen in recent years. Salary structures have been improved. Promotion backlogs have been cleared. Welfare packages for families of fallen operatives have been expanded. Operatives now enjoy improved conditions of service, increased motivation, and a renewed sense of dignity.
This internal uplift is a strategic recalibration. Well cared for operatives are more disciplined, more professional, and more committed to the demanding rigours of intelligence work. This enhanced morale feeds directly into the Service’s operational success and institutional discipline.
Ajayi’s reforms also extend to the broader national project. The DG has consistently emphasised the role of the DSS in promoting unity, tempering ethnic tensions, and supporting community level stability. Through engagements with religious leaders, regional groups, traditional rulers, and civic actors, the Service has strengthened early warning mechanisms and positioned itself as a guardian of the national fabric. In a country as diverse and emotionally charged as Nigeria, this function is as important as its counterterrorism work.
The transformation taking place under Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi represents a new chapter for Nigeria’s domestic intelligence service. It is a reawakening rooted not in spectacle but in substance. The DSS now stands as a more disciplined, humane, legally grounded, and collaborative institution.
One of DSS’ new logos: intentional rebranding
Beyond legality, Ajayi has introduced a rare element of humanity into the core of intelligence work. He has initiated mechanisms to review cases of unjust detention and correct historical wrongs. Several individuals who were held for extended periods without sustainable evidence have been released, compensated, and, in some instances, given support for medical care. The stories of Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor, the Abuja businesswoman Chineze Ozoadibe, and the Jos businessman whose court awarded damages were doubled on Ajayi’s directive, have resonated across the country.
These examples show a DG who recognises that security institutions gain legitimacy not only through strength but also through fairness. By acknowledging fallibility and restoring dignity, he has helped reposition the DSS as an institution committed to justice. This is a form of nation building that operates without theatre but with power nonetheless. It mends the psychological distance between the state and its citizens.
Operational cooperation is another cornerstone of Ajayi’s reforms. In an era where criminal enterprises evolve rapidly, no agency can operate effectively in isolation. On his watch, the DSS has deepened interagency collaboration with the military, the police, and specialised security formations across the federation. Joint operations have uncovered terror cells, disrupted bandit networks, and weakened kidnapping syndicates that operate across porous borders and difficult terrains. The Service has become a bridge for intelligence integration, coordinating the flow of information that shapes successful national security responses.
In this symphony of national protection, Ajayi has positioned the DSS as a conductor working in harmony with others. This shift acknowledges that Nigeria’s security challenges require collective strength rather than institutional silos.
It must be acknowledged that no reform can endure without investment in the people who carry it. Recognising this, Ajayi has prioritised staff members’ welfare on a scale unseen in recent years. Salary structures have been improved. Promotion backlogs have been cleared. Welfare packages for families of fallen operatives have been expanded. Operatives now enjoy improved conditions of service, increased motivation, and a renewed sense of dignity.
This internal uplift is a strategic recalibration. Well cared for operatives are more disciplined, more professional, and more committed to the demanding rigours of intelligence work. This enhanced morale feeds directly into the Service’s operational success and institutional discipline.
Ajayi’s reforms also extend to the broader national project. The DG has consistently emphasised the role of the DSS in promoting unity, tempering ethnic tensions, and supporting community level stability. Through engagements with religious leaders, regional groups, traditional rulers, and civic actors, the Service has strengthened early warning mechanisms and positioned itself as a guardian of the national fabric. In a country as diverse and emotionally charged as Nigeria, this function is as important as its counterterrorism work.
The transformation taking place under Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi represents a new chapter for Nigeria’s domestic intelligence service. It is a reawakening rooted not in spectacle but in substance. The DSS now stands as a more disciplined, humane, legally grounded, and collaborative institution.
It carries a calmer face, speaks with greater wisdom, and acts with a clearer sense of constitutional responsibility.
This silent reformation is ultimately an act of nation-building. It strengthens the public’s confidence in institutions. It demonstrates that security power can coexist with accountability. It shows that professionalism and compassion can reinforce, rather than weaken, the intelligence mission.
Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi: sharply focused on reforms and mandate delivery
Nigeria’s democracy requires institutions that command respect not by fear but by integrity. Under Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, the DSS is gradually becoming such an institution. The journey is ongoing, but the foundation has been laid with conviction. A service once defined by opacity and excess is now reemerging as a model of disciplined authority. In a season where Nigeria seeks renewal across its governance structures, the quiet transformation of the DSS stands as one of the most compelling examples of reform driven by clarity, courage, and a commitment to the national good.
■ Mr. Ojeifo is the Publisher/Editor-In-Chief of THE CONCLAVE [theconclaveng.com]
This silent reformation is ultimately an act of nation-building. It strengthens the public’s confidence in institutions. It demonstrates that security power can coexist with accountability. It shows that professionalism and compassion can reinforce, rather than weaken, the intelligence mission.
Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi: sharply focused on reforms and mandate delivery
Nigeria’s democracy requires institutions that command respect not by fear but by integrity. Under Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, the DSS is gradually becoming such an institution. The journey is ongoing, but the foundation has been laid with conviction. A service once defined by opacity and excess is now reemerging as a model of disciplined authority. In a season where Nigeria seeks renewal across its governance structures, the quiet transformation of the DSS stands as one of the most compelling examples of reform driven by clarity, courage, and a commitment to the national good.
■ Mr. Ojeifo is the Publisher/Editor-In-Chief of THE CONCLAVE [theconclaveng.com]
THE WATCHERS, THE SEAS, AND THE EYES OF GOD
A deep search into the watchers above, the monsters below, and the cosmic battlefield surrounding mankind.
1. The Sudden Realization That Scripture Is Watching Us Back
There are moments in Bible study when the words do not just reveal information. They reveal a pattern that was always there, hiding in the light. Today was one of those days. I began tracing the word watch through Scripture, and it was as if a hand pulled a veil back from the entire supernatural structure of creation. This world is not blind. It is watched. It is observed. It is examined from above and stalked from below. Humanity is not wandering alone. Every man is being watched by someone. Sometimes by holy angels. Sometimes by fallen ones. Sometimes by pastors and shepherds. And sometimes by the serpent of the deep who watches with predatory intention. The Bible is not silent about any of this. It reveals that the world we live in is under surveillance at every level, and every watcher has a different purpose. Today I want to lay out this entire cosmic framework for you in the clearest way I can.
2. God Watches Humanity With a Perfect and Piercing Eye
The first watcher is God Himself. Scripture makes that absolutely clear. Second Chronicles 16:9 says that the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth. Proverbs 15:3 says that the eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. God watches everything because everything belongs to Him. Nothing escapes His sight. Job 34:21 says His eyes are upon the ways of man. This is not passive observation. This is divine oversight. God watches the heart. God watches the thoughts. God watches the steps. God watches the secret places. God watches the motives. The world may be filled with shadows, but it is not hidden from the One whose eyes penetrate every layer of reality. The first watcher in Scripture is the Creator Himself, and His watchfulness establishes the standard for every other watcher in the supernatural hierarchy.
3. The Holy Watchers: Angels Commissioned to Observe the Affairs of Men
The second category of watchers appears in Daniel. Most Christians never study these passages, but Daniel gives us the clearest revelation of an entire class of angels whose role is to watch, observe, and even judge the affairs of men. Daniel 4:13 says that a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven. Daniel 4:17 says that Nebuchadnezzar’s humiliation came by the decree of the watchers. These are not fallen beings. They are loyal angels carrying out divine surveillance and heavenly justice. They watch kings. They watch nations. They watch moral decay. They watch pride rising in the hearts of rulers. The watchers are present whenever a judgment decree is delivered. They are not passive observers. They are representatives of the court of heaven. They move at the command of God. Their name describes their function. They watch because watching is part of the divine government.
4. Human Watchers: Shepherds, Prophets, and Saints in Spiritual Vigilance
There is another level of watching in Scripture. It is not angelic. It is human. Luke 2:8 says that shepherds kept watch over their flock by night. This is not a casual reference. It is a picture of pastoral vigilance, spiritual leadership, and human responsibility. When Christ told His disciples to watch and pray in Matthew 26:41, He was commanding the same spiritual vigilance. First Peter 5:8 tells the believer to be sober and vigilant because the devil walks about seeking whom he may devour. Watching becomes part of the believer’s duty because danger is present. Shepherds watch the sheep. Pastors watch the flock. Christians watch their hearts. Watching becomes a moral and spiritual discipline because we are caught between two realms that never stop watching us.
5. The Predatory Watcher Below: Leviathan and the Monster of the Deep
Now we reach the darkest layer of this
A deep search into the watchers above, the monsters below, and the cosmic battlefield surrounding mankind.
1. The Sudden Realization That Scripture Is Watching Us Back
There are moments in Bible study when the words do not just reveal information. They reveal a pattern that was always there, hiding in the light. Today was one of those days. I began tracing the word watch through Scripture, and it was as if a hand pulled a veil back from the entire supernatural structure of creation. This world is not blind. It is watched. It is observed. It is examined from above and stalked from below. Humanity is not wandering alone. Every man is being watched by someone. Sometimes by holy angels. Sometimes by fallen ones. Sometimes by pastors and shepherds. And sometimes by the serpent of the deep who watches with predatory intention. The Bible is not silent about any of this. It reveals that the world we live in is under surveillance at every level, and every watcher has a different purpose. Today I want to lay out this entire cosmic framework for you in the clearest way I can.
2. God Watches Humanity With a Perfect and Piercing Eye
The first watcher is God Himself. Scripture makes that absolutely clear. Second Chronicles 16:9 says that the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth. Proverbs 15:3 says that the eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. God watches everything because everything belongs to Him. Nothing escapes His sight. Job 34:21 says His eyes are upon the ways of man. This is not passive observation. This is divine oversight. God watches the heart. God watches the thoughts. God watches the steps. God watches the secret places. God watches the motives. The world may be filled with shadows, but it is not hidden from the One whose eyes penetrate every layer of reality. The first watcher in Scripture is the Creator Himself, and His watchfulness establishes the standard for every other watcher in the supernatural hierarchy.
3. The Holy Watchers: Angels Commissioned to Observe the Affairs of Men
The second category of watchers appears in Daniel. Most Christians never study these passages, but Daniel gives us the clearest revelation of an entire class of angels whose role is to watch, observe, and even judge the affairs of men. Daniel 4:13 says that a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven. Daniel 4:17 says that Nebuchadnezzar’s humiliation came by the decree of the watchers. These are not fallen beings. They are loyal angels carrying out divine surveillance and heavenly justice. They watch kings. They watch nations. They watch moral decay. They watch pride rising in the hearts of rulers. The watchers are present whenever a judgment decree is delivered. They are not passive observers. They are representatives of the court of heaven. They move at the command of God. Their name describes their function. They watch because watching is part of the divine government.
4. Human Watchers: Shepherds, Prophets, and Saints in Spiritual Vigilance
There is another level of watching in Scripture. It is not angelic. It is human. Luke 2:8 says that shepherds kept watch over their flock by night. This is not a casual reference. It is a picture of pastoral vigilance, spiritual leadership, and human responsibility. When Christ told His disciples to watch and pray in Matthew 26:41, He was commanding the same spiritual vigilance. First Peter 5:8 tells the believer to be sober and vigilant because the devil walks about seeking whom he may devour. Watching becomes part of the believer’s duty because danger is present. Shepherds watch the sheep. Pastors watch the flock. Christians watch their hearts. Watching becomes a moral and spiritual discipline because we are caught between two realms that never stop watching us.
5. The Predatory Watcher Below: Leviathan and the Monster of the Deep
Now we reach the darkest layer of this
structure. There is a watcher below the earth. His name is Leviathan. Job 41:34 says that Leviathan is a king over all the children of pride. Isaiah 27:1 identifies Leviathan as the piercing serpent, the crooked serpent, the dragon. Psalm 74:14 says that God will break the heads of Leviathan. This is not mythology. This is the biblical manifestation of the devil as the sea monster of the deep. The highest watcher is God. The loyal watchers operate under Him. Humanity watches because of spiritual danger. But the lowest watcher is the serpent who observes humanity with deadly intent. This is why First Peter 5:8 says that the devil walks about seeking whom he may devour. He watches like a predator stalking prey. He watches like the sea monster that waited for Jonah.
6. Job’s Cry of Surveillance: “Am I a Whale That Thou Settest a Watch Over Me?”
Here is where everything comes together. Job 7:12 says, Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me. Job compares himself to a sea monster under surveillance. Why would a man say that. Because Job knew that dangerous creatures were watched. God sets watchers over threats, over dangers, over rebellion. Job felt the weight of divine surveillance and compared himself to Leviathan because he felt hunted by suffering and hemmed in by God’s attention. This is one of the most supernatural statements in Scripture. It reveals that the biblical world was fully aware of creatures in the deep that symbolized spiritual threat. Job felt as if he were being watched like Leviathan, and that means he understood that humanity stands in the middle of a cosmic conflict where everything dangerous is watched and everything valuable is guarded.
7. Jonah and the Sea Monster: A Descent Into the Domain of the Dead
Jonah reveals the second half of the sea mystery. Jonah 2:2 says that Jonah cried out of the belly of hell. Jonah 2:6 says he went down to the bottoms of the mountains. Jesus confirms the interpretation when He says that Jonah was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly in Matthew 12:40. Jonah did not sit in the stomach of a fish and write poetry. He died. He was dragged downward into the underworld realm beneath the sea. The whale becomes a type of Leviathan. A devourer. A sea monster. A creature used to pull a man downward into the land of death. Jonah becomes a picture of Christ because Christ descended into the heart of the earth and rose again the third day. The whale becomes part of the typology of death, burial, and resurrection. And the sea becomes the gateway to the deep where the great dragon reigns.
8. The Two Seas: One Above the Firmament and One Beneath the Earth
Most Christians have never seen this. Scripture reveals two seas. The first is the sea above the firmament. Genesis 1:6-7 says that God placed waters above the firmament. Revelation 4:6 says that there is a sea of glass before the throne. That is the upper sea. It reflects the glory of God. It is calm. It is clear. It is untouched by rebellion. The second sea is the one beneath the earth. It is the deep that Jonah descended into. It is the realm where Leviathan swims. It is the domain of the abyss. The upper sea belongs to God. The lower sea belongs to the serpent. This two sea structure mirrors the two realms of watchers. Heaven watches with holiness. The deep watches with hostility. Humanity lives between those two waters.
6. Job’s Cry of Surveillance: “Am I a Whale That Thou Settest a Watch Over Me?”
Here is where everything comes together. Job 7:12 says, Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me. Job compares himself to a sea monster under surveillance. Why would a man say that. Because Job knew that dangerous creatures were watched. God sets watchers over threats, over dangers, over rebellion. Job felt the weight of divine surveillance and compared himself to Leviathan because he felt hunted by suffering and hemmed in by God’s attention. This is one of the most supernatural statements in Scripture. It reveals that the biblical world was fully aware of creatures in the deep that symbolized spiritual threat. Job felt as if he were being watched like Leviathan, and that means he understood that humanity stands in the middle of a cosmic conflict where everything dangerous is watched and everything valuable is guarded.
7. Jonah and the Sea Monster: A Descent Into the Domain of the Dead
Jonah reveals the second half of the sea mystery. Jonah 2:2 says that Jonah cried out of the belly of hell. Jonah 2:6 says he went down to the bottoms of the mountains. Jesus confirms the interpretation when He says that Jonah was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly in Matthew 12:40. Jonah did not sit in the stomach of a fish and write poetry. He died. He was dragged downward into the underworld realm beneath the sea. The whale becomes a type of Leviathan. A devourer. A sea monster. A creature used to pull a man downward into the land of death. Jonah becomes a picture of Christ because Christ descended into the heart of the earth and rose again the third day. The whale becomes part of the typology of death, burial, and resurrection. And the sea becomes the gateway to the deep where the great dragon reigns.
8. The Two Seas: One Above the Firmament and One Beneath the Earth
Most Christians have never seen this. Scripture reveals two seas. The first is the sea above the firmament. Genesis 1:6-7 says that God placed waters above the firmament. Revelation 4:6 says that there is a sea of glass before the throne. That is the upper sea. It reflects the glory of God. It is calm. It is clear. It is untouched by rebellion. The second sea is the one beneath the earth. It is the deep that Jonah descended into. It is the realm where Leviathan swims. It is the domain of the abyss. The upper sea belongs to God. The lower sea belongs to the serpent. This two sea structure mirrors the two realms of watchers. Heaven watches with holiness. The deep watches with hostility. Humanity lives between those two waters.
9. Angels Watching Human Affairs: A Spectacle to the Heavenly Host
Paul says something remarkable in 1 Corinthians 4:9. He says that we are made a spectacle unto the world and to angels. That means angels observe us as if watching a drama unfold on a stage. Angels watched Adam fall. Angels watched Noah build the ark. Angels watched Abraham intercede for Sodom. Angels watched Jacob wrestle. Angels watched Israel in the wilderness. Angels watched the birth of Christ. Angels watched the crucifixion. Angels watched the resurrection. Angels will watch the judgments of Revelation. Watching is not a metaphor. It is a literal function of spiritual beings in both the loyal and fallen orders. Humanity is under observation from two kingdoms at all times.
10. The Beast Rising from the Sea and the Final Manifestation of Rebellion
Revelation reveals the last layer. Revelation 13:1 says that a beast rises up out of the sea. That is not just a geographic image. That is theological symbolism. The sea is the realm of chaos, rebellion, and the abyss. It is the domain of Leviathan. When the final world system emerges, it rises from the realm where the serpent rules. Just as Jonah was dragged down by the sea monster, the final kingdom will rise from the same waters of rebellion. It is a manifestation of the watchers rebellion in its final form. It is the ascent of evil from the deep. And it will be destroyed by the One who alone can tread upon the waves of the sea in Job 9:8.
11. The Watchers Above, the Serpent Below, and Humanity in the Middle
Now the entire picture becomes clear. God watches from above. The holy watchers observe the nations. The devil watches from below. Leviathan stalks mankind from the deep. Humanity watches in spiritual vigilance. Shepherds watch sheep. Pastors watch flocks. The world is under full surveillance. Some watching is protective. Some watching is judicial. Some watching is predatory. Some watching is moral. All of it reveals that humans live in the most dangerous real estate in the universe because the destiny of humanity determines the outcome of the cosmic conflict. Angels watch because humanity matters. The serpent watches because humanity threatens his dominion. God watches because humanity bears His image.
12. The Great Irony: Humanity Becomes Its Own Watcher Under Christ
The final chapter of this study is the most surprising. Christ tells the believer to watch. Believers are commanded to be vigilant. They are told to watch for His coming. They are told to watch against temptation. They are told to watch for enemies. Watching becomes part of our sanctification. We are not passive pieces on the board. We become active participants in the spiritual war. The watchers above observe us. The serpent below stalks us. But in Christ we become watchers ourselves. We become guardians of doctrine. We become shepherds of souls. We become watchmen on the walls. Isaiah 62:6 says that God appointed watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem. The ministry of watching continues through the saints.
13. The Final Revelation: Watching Is the Language of Cosmic Warfare
In the end, this entire study reveals that watching is not a side topic. It is the language of spiritual conflict. The upper waters watch through holy watchers. The lower waters watch through Leviathan. Humanity watches through spiritual vigilance. And God watches over all with perfect sovereignty. The watchers who fell in Genesis 6 abandoned their post, but the watchers who remain continue their ministry. The watchers who rebelled became predators, but the watchers who remained loyal became protectors. The watchers below seek to devour, but the watchers above seek to defend. Watching is the theater of warfare between heaven and the deep.
14. Conclusion: Humanity Lives Under the Eyes of Eternity
Paul says something remarkable in 1 Corinthians 4:9. He says that we are made a spectacle unto the world and to angels. That means angels observe us as if watching a drama unfold on a stage. Angels watched Adam fall. Angels watched Noah build the ark. Angels watched Abraham intercede for Sodom. Angels watched Jacob wrestle. Angels watched Israel in the wilderness. Angels watched the birth of Christ. Angels watched the crucifixion. Angels watched the resurrection. Angels will watch the judgments of Revelation. Watching is not a metaphor. It is a literal function of spiritual beings in both the loyal and fallen orders. Humanity is under observation from two kingdoms at all times.
10. The Beast Rising from the Sea and the Final Manifestation of Rebellion
Revelation reveals the last layer. Revelation 13:1 says that a beast rises up out of the sea. That is not just a geographic image. That is theological symbolism. The sea is the realm of chaos, rebellion, and the abyss. It is the domain of Leviathan. When the final world system emerges, it rises from the realm where the serpent rules. Just as Jonah was dragged down by the sea monster, the final kingdom will rise from the same waters of rebellion. It is a manifestation of the watchers rebellion in its final form. It is the ascent of evil from the deep. And it will be destroyed by the One who alone can tread upon the waves of the sea in Job 9:8.
11. The Watchers Above, the Serpent Below, and Humanity in the Middle
Now the entire picture becomes clear. God watches from above. The holy watchers observe the nations. The devil watches from below. Leviathan stalks mankind from the deep. Humanity watches in spiritual vigilance. Shepherds watch sheep. Pastors watch flocks. The world is under full surveillance. Some watching is protective. Some watching is judicial. Some watching is predatory. Some watching is moral. All of it reveals that humans live in the most dangerous real estate in the universe because the destiny of humanity determines the outcome of the cosmic conflict. Angels watch because humanity matters. The serpent watches because humanity threatens his dominion. God watches because humanity bears His image.
12. The Great Irony: Humanity Becomes Its Own Watcher Under Christ
The final chapter of this study is the most surprising. Christ tells the believer to watch. Believers are commanded to be vigilant. They are told to watch for His coming. They are told to watch against temptation. They are told to watch for enemies. Watching becomes part of our sanctification. We are not passive pieces on the board. We become active participants in the spiritual war. The watchers above observe us. The serpent below stalks us. But in Christ we become watchers ourselves. We become guardians of doctrine. We become shepherds of souls. We become watchmen on the walls. Isaiah 62:6 says that God appointed watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem. The ministry of watching continues through the saints.
13. The Final Revelation: Watching Is the Language of Cosmic Warfare
In the end, this entire study reveals that watching is not a side topic. It is the language of spiritual conflict. The upper waters watch through holy watchers. The lower waters watch through Leviathan. Humanity watches through spiritual vigilance. And God watches over all with perfect sovereignty. The watchers who fell in Genesis 6 abandoned their post, but the watchers who remain continue their ministry. The watchers who rebelled became predators, but the watchers who remained loyal became protectors. The watchers below seek to devour, but the watchers above seek to defend. Watching is the theater of warfare between heaven and the deep.
14. Conclusion: Humanity Lives Under the Eyes of Eternity
War cannot be waged effectively without a clear political goal. After all, war is not an end in itself, it is waged for political goals.
Russia has long ago defined its goal as the destruction of Ukraine as an independent state.
Ukraine's political goal in the Russian-Ukrainian war should be formed on the basis of such challenges. And the basis of such a goal should be to deprive Russia of opportunities for aggression against Ukraine in the foreseeable future.
In detail about the political goal of Ukraine and Russia in the war on @Telegraph - telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/2…
Russia has long ago defined its goal as the destruction of Ukraine as an independent state.
Ukraine's political goal in the Russian-Ukrainian war should be formed on the basis of such challenges. And the basis of such a goal should be to deprive Russia of opportunities for aggression against Ukraine in the foreseeable future.
In detail about the political goal of Ukraine and Russia in the war on @Telegraph - telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/2…
War does not always end with the victory of one side and the defeat of the other. We Ukrainians strive for complete victory, but we cannot reject the option of a long-term end to the war.
Peace, even in anticipation of the next war, provides a chance for political change, for deep reforms, for full recovery, economic growth and the return of citizens.
It is even possible to speak about the beginning of the formation of a safe, protected state through innovation and technology; of strengthening the foundations of justice through the fight against corruption and the creation of an honest court system; and of economic development, including on the basis of international economic recovery programmes.
Peace, even in anticipation of the next war, provides a chance for political change, for deep reforms, for full recovery, economic growth and the return of citizens.
It is even possible to speak about the beginning of the formation of a safe, protected state through innovation and technology; of strengthening the foundations of justice through the fight against corruption and the creation of an honest court system; and of economic development, including on the basis of international economic recovery programmes.
But all this is impossible without effective security guarantees. Such security guarantees could include: Ukraine’s accession to Nato, the deployment of nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory or the deployment of a large allied military contingent capable of confronting Russia.
However, there is no talk about this today and, therefore, the war will probably continue. Not only militarily, but also on the political and economic fronts. Russia may change the tools and forms of its aggression, but they will all serve the same purpose.
However, there is no talk about this today and, therefore, the war will probably continue. Not only militarily, but also on the political and economic fronts. Russia may change the tools and forms of its aggression, but they will all serve the same purpose.
MARRY Her If She Has These 10 Green Flags:
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1. She Respects You When You’re Not in the Room
A woman’s true nature isn’t revealed when she’s with you—it’s shown when you’re absent.
If her respect for you vanishes the second she’s around her girlfriends, coworkers, or family, then it was never real.
A high-quality woman doesn’t tear you down for laughs or gossip. She protects your name and your image, not because you asked her to, but because she values you like a king.
When a woman praises your strengths instead of airing your flaws, it’s a rare sign of long-term compatibility.
In private, this respect translates into emotional safety. She doesn’t belittle you when you’re vulnerable.
A woman’s true nature isn’t revealed when she’s with you—it’s shown when you’re absent.
If her respect for you vanishes the second she’s around her girlfriends, coworkers, or family, then it was never real.
A high-quality woman doesn’t tear you down for laughs or gossip. She protects your name and your image, not because you asked her to, but because she values you like a king.
When a woman praises your strengths instead of airing your flaws, it’s a rare sign of long-term compatibility.
In private, this respect translates into emotional safety. She doesn’t belittle you when you’re vulnerable.
Harsh truths after marriage most MEN need to FACE:
1. Giving all the money to the family
1. Giving all the money to the family
Many men enter marriage thinking providing means giving everything they earn. Over time this creates silent resentment.
When every bill, every sacrifice, and every responsibility falls on you, the weight becomes overwhelming. A man must support his family, but he also needs financial boundaries.
Without them, you lose your sense of freedom, identity, and long term stability. Providing should empower the home, not destroy the man holding it together.
When every bill, every sacrifice, and every responsibility falls on you, the weight becomes overwhelming. A man must support his family, but he also needs financial boundaries.
Without them, you lose your sense of freedom, identity, and long term stability. Providing should empower the home, not destroy the man holding it together.
SitRep - 29/11/25 - Russian shadowfleet tankers are burning
An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For the first time, Ukrainian naval drones attacked Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Black Sea.
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An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For the first time, Ukrainian naval drones attacked Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Black Sea.
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As usual we start with Russian losses
Only four in ten UK households make a net contribution to the state
The richest households contribute £57k, the ninth decile £17k, and the eighth £11k. The poorest decile receives about £24k
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The richest households contribute £57k, the ninth decile £17k, and the eighth £11k. The poorest decile receives about £24k
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As well as direct benefits and taxes, ONS data allows us to add up “benefits in kind” - GP visits, schooling, bus passes.
The data shows that even middle earning households have gone from being net contributors in the 2000s, to net recipients today
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The data shows that even middle earning households have gone from being net contributors in the 2000s, to net recipients today
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Does this matter? Until recently, the NHS “benefit in kind” amounts received by the richest and poorest working households were broadly similar.
But in the past few years, they have diverged.
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But in the past few years, they have diverged.
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